Man shoves trolley into path of oncoming train at Euston

The British Transport Police have released footage of the moment a train
struck a trolley after a man deliberately pushed it onto the track.

4:13PM BST 02 Sep 2013

British Transport Police are appealing for information on a man who was caught on camera as he pushed a luggage trolley onto train tracks at Euston station at 9pm on August 6.

Inspector James Tyrrell, of BTP, said: “As shown in the footage, he approached a suitcase trolley, which was on the platform, and suddenly pushed it onto the tracks, before walking off from the scene.

“A short time later, a train arriving into the station struck the trolley, luckily causing no significant damage.”

Officers released the CCTV in a bid to identify him and warn of the dangers of placing items on the track.

Insp Tyrrell added: “We are unsure as to why the man deliberately pushed the trolley onto the tracks before walking away, which is why we are keen to trace him and speak to him about his dangerous actions. If the train had been travelling at speed, it could have caused serious damages to the tracks, train and anyone who may have been close by.